St Albans Museum + Gallery is licensed to hold wedding ceremonies and civil partnerships in two of its historic rooms. Your guests can gather in the historic courtroom for a completely unique ceremony. From its pews and judge’s chair to its octagonal shape, the Courtroom is brimming with distinctiveness. Fitted with its original wooden panels throughout giving a sense of warmth and richness, this wonderfully intimate room is the perfect backdrop for a wedding ceremony and later on can transform in to your dance floor. Behind the impressive Palladian facade and balcony is The Assembly Room. A stunning ballroom that can hold both your ceremony and your sit-down wedding dinner beneath its giant and breath-taking crystal chandeliers. From the timeless elegance of the Georgian Assembly Room, with its ornate chandeliers and lustrous gold leaf, to the sleek, white styling of the modern galleries these versatile and impressive spaces provide a stunning backdrop for weddings. With a history of state banquets, galas, balls and dinners the entire museum can accommodate from 30 to 100 people. Whether intimate or grand let our dedicated events team set the scene for your special day.

Personal Message from the Manager

Name of Wedding Contact: Rebecca

Congratulations on your engagement! Whether you are looking for an intimate or grand Wedding let our dedicated events team set the scene for your special day. We are able to hold private viewings 7 days a week. Come and discover our totally unique and gorgeous venue.

Experience

Year Business Was Established

2018

No. of Weddings Hosted

More than 50

Public Liability Insurance

Yes

No. of People In Team

Overview of St Albans Museum + Gallery

Wedding Venue Type

Museum / Attraction

Wedding Venue Capacity

Dining Capacity

100

Reception Capacity

120

Wedding Ceremony & Reception

Church Within Walking Distance

Sound System Available

Wedding Licence

Wedding Venue Details

City View

Grade I/II Listed Building

Exclusive Use

Wedding Catering

Corkage Charge for Own Alcohol

In-house Catering

Alcohol Licence

Cultural Specialists

Other

Jewish Wedding Specialist

Muslim Wedding Specialist

Pricing for St Albans Museum + Gallery

Packages
(price per head)

Prices Start At

£75

Maximum Price

£200

Minimum Number of Guests

Our prices include venue hire, catering and equipment.

What is included in this pricing:

Non consumables (e.g. linen, lights etc.)

Exclusive use

Reviews for St Albans Museum + Gallery
(15)

Helen

Wedding: August

October 2024

Great little hidden gem in middle of town

Great little hidden gem in middle of town. Fantastic cafe that's worth a visit even if not visiting museum!

Claire

Wedding: October

October 2024

Thoroughly recommend.

Went to a lovely wedding here yesterday. What a lovely venue. The staff were really friendly and helpful. The setting was beautiful. The food was pretty good too. All in all, we had a great time. Thoroughly recommend.

Francine

Happy couple married in October

October 2024

I highly recommend it as a wedding venue.

The museum itself is a lovely place to visit with regularly refreshed exhibitions, a nice cafe in what used to be a courtroom, and a souvenir shop. I hired the ballroom upstairs for my wedding and had a wonderful experience. The venue hire was quite affordable and the staff was really friendly, helpful and accommodating. I also used their in-house catering for the food and the bowl food option was a great hit with my guests (and my bank account). I highly recommend it as a wedding venue.

Saffie Cockwell

Happy couple married in September

September 2024

Wedding Ceremony with Champagne toast

We had a wonderful day , thank you. Everything went perfectly!

Georgie Donovan

Wedding: September

September 2024

Filming in the Courtroom

The filming went really well. Thank you to the whole team for their support on the day and during the lead up. We are so please with how it all turned out.

Elisheva and Harry

Happy couple married in September

September 2024

Wedding Reception

Thank you so much for everything, we had a wonderful day and it all looked amazing!

Katie Brown

Happy couple married in August

August 2024

Wedding Ceremony

We had the most amazing day, everything was perfect!

Claire Hosker

Wedding: July

July 2024

Wedding Ceremony and Reception

Fay Pitcher

Happy couple married in July

July 2024

Wedding Ceremony and Reception

We had the absolute best time, thanks so much for your help organising the day, it was even better than we'd hoped for! Please could you also pass a message to the staff to say thank you, they were all great, friendly, helpful and made sure everything went smoothly.

Emma Woodman

Happy couple married in June

July 2024

Wedding Ceremony and breakfast , Assembly Room

I wanted to drop you a note and say thank you for all your help getting the wedding arranged. We had a wonderful day and everything was perfect. Thank you so much! The food was wonderful and the day was beautiful, so thank you for all your effort and support.

Location & Contact Details for St Albans Museum + Gallery

Wedding Venue Address

St Albans AL3 5D, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3 5DJ, England, United Kingdom

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Phone

Travel Notes

BY TRAIN: St Albans City station is only a 20 minute train ride from London St Pancras International Station. It is also served by St Albans Abbey station which connects with Watford Junction. For train times and booking, please visit National Rail Enquiries. The museum is a 15 minute walk from the station. Exit St Albans City station from platform 4 and head straight up the road ahead of you (Victoria Street) and the museum is at the top of the hill. BY CAR: Close to the M1 (junction 6), A1(M) and M25 (junctions 21A and 22), St Albans is easily accessible from all parts of the UK. For details of the closest city centre car parks, including the Civic Centre, Drovers Way and London Road, visit the Council website for locations, prices and disabled parking spaces.

Nearest Town

St Albans

Nearest Motorway & Junction

M1 or M25

Nearest Train Station

St Albans

Nearest Airport

Luton

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Describe the best wedding that happened at St Albans Museum + Gallery?

All of our weddings are the very best.

What is your No. 1 wedding planning tip for couples?

Make sure to get the Registrar booked as soon as possible

What’s your favourite personal touch you’ve seen at a wedding?

A doggy ring bearer - So cute you'll cry! 🐶💍

Describe St Albans Museum + Gallery in 5 adjectives

Romantic, Unique, Iconic, Timeless, Unforgettable.

Where’s the best photo spot at St Albans Museum + Gallery?

On the balcony outside the Assembly Room, overlooking the market and high street.

Have you had any celebrity guest or wedding at St Albans Museum + Gallery?

Shhhhhhhhhhh, we can't tell you that - It's a secret..............

What’s your favourite canapé?

Has to be Cucumber-Dill!

What’s your favourite midnight treat?

Chocolate-covered strawberries 🍓🍓, simple but timeless.

What is St Albans Museum + Gallery most unique feature?

The Assembly Room: Originally used for balls, galas and concerts, the Assembly Room has been fully restored to its former glory. Admire the stunning Georgian architectural flourishes, ornate chandeliers and lustrous gold leaf when you step inside.

What part of your business are you most proud of?

The bespoke feel to the weddings we host, every single one is different to the last.

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